Arif Neky is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of leadership experience across the corporate, non-profit, and multilateral sectors. He currently serves as Honorary Chair of the UN Strategic Advisory Group and previously held the role of Senior Advisor for UN Strategic Partnerships and Founding Coordinator of the SDG Partnership Platform in Kenya. In these roles, Arif has spearheaded cross-sectoral collaborations to mobilise philanthropic and private capital for SDG-aligned impact.
His earlier career spans roles as Regional CEO of the Aga Khan Foundationin East Africa and Regional Director at Société Générale, bringing expertise in corporate finance, development, and systems transformation. Arif also led a consulting and training firm in Canada before returning to East Africa.
With a long-standing focus on inclusive development and ecosystem-building, he brings deep insight into public-private partnerships and strategic advancement.